Career Timeline of Dorian Thompson-Robinson: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 8, 2025

How Dorian Thompson-Robinson built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson (DTR) is an American professional football quarterback currently playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. He gained recognition during his college career at UCLA, where he played for the Bruins. He earned second-team all-conference honors in the Pac-12 for both the 2020 and 2021 seasons, demonstrating his talent and contributions to the team. DTR was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, before moving to the Eagles.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1999: Browns' Starting Quarterback

In 1999, Thompson-Robinson was named the 35th starting quarterback for the Browns since their return to the league. In his debut he threw 19 of 36 for 121 yards and three interceptions and the Browns lost 28-3

2018: Freshman Season at UCLA

In 2018, during his freshman season at UCLA, Thompson-Robinson participated in ten games, starting seven of them.

2019: Starting Quarterback and Comeback Victory

In 2019, Thompson-Robinson became the starting quarterback, starting 11 of 12 games. On September 21, 2019, he led the Bruins to a 67-63 comeback victory at No. 19 Washington State, throwing for 507 yards and five touchdowns and rushing for 57 yards and two touchdowns.

December 21, 2020: Return to UCLA Announcement

On December 21, 2020, Thompson-Robinson announced on Twitter that he would return to UCLA for the 2021 season.

2020: Pac-12 Second-Team All-Conference Honors

In 2020, Dorian Thompson-Robinson earned second-team all-conference honors in the Pac-12 while playing college football for the UCLA Bruins.

2020: Starting Quarterback During Pandemic Shortened Season

In 2020, Thompson-Robinson was once again named the starting quarterback for the season, which was delayed and shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic. During a game against Colorado, he became the first Bruin ever to pass for 300 yards and run for 100 yards in a single game.

2021: Pac-12 Second-Team All-Conference Honors

In 2021, Dorian Thompson-Robinson again earned second-team all-conference honors in the Pac-12 while playing college football for the UCLA Bruins.

2021: Second-Team All-Pac-12 Honors

In 2021, Dorian Thompson-Robinson earned second-team all-conference honors from Pac-12 coaches and was named first-team All-Pac-12 by the Associated Press.

January 10, 2022: Return for Fifth Season Announcement

On January 10, 2022, Thompson-Robinson announced that he would return for a fifth season, made possible by an additional year of eligibility granted by the NCAA due to the COVID-19 pandemic impacting the 2020 fall season.

2022: Season Opener Performance

In the 2022 season opener against Bowling Green, Thompson-Robinson completed 32 of 43 passes for 298 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. He also rushed for 87 yards and two touchdowns, including a 68-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.

2023: Drafted by the Cleveland Browns

In 2023, Dorian Thompson-Robinson was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the NFL draft.

2023: Preseason Debut and Backup Quarterback Role

In 2023, Thompson-Robinson made his preseason debut in the Hall of Fame Game, replacing Kellen Mond. After a strong preseason, he was named the backup quarterback behind Deshaun Watson, leading to Joshua Dobbs being traded.

2024: Backup Quarterback and Injury

In 2024, Thompson-Robinson began the season as the backup quarterback for the Browns. He appeared in a regular season game on October 20, 2024, after Deshaun Watson was injured, completing 11 of 24 passes for 82 yards and two interceptions before suffering a finger injury. He was then replaced by Jameis Winston.